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On board power regeneration system for electrically operated vehicles

  • US 6,097,164 A
  • Filed: 02/04/1997
  • Issued: 08/01/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/04/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In an electrically operated wheeled vehicle having an electric traction motor powered by an electrical energy storage cell bank, driving at least one vehicle wheel, a powered regeneration system comprising in combination:

  • a. a rotatably mounted flywheel;

    b. an impeller operatively connected to said flywheel;

    c. a fuel combustor arranged to emit a stream of combustion gas directed to impinge on said impeller to rotate said flywheel;

    d. a supply of fuel for said combustor;

    e. an electrical generator operationally connected to said flywheel to produce electrical power upon the rotation of said flywheel; and

    f. electrical power control means connected between said generator and said cell bank to recharge said bank upon the operation of said generator.

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